Free & Cheap Things to Do in Wilmette, IL

  • The list below includes 549 free or cheap things to do in or near Wilmette, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Skating Rinks, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Gillson Park to Roemer Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wilmette and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 549 free or cheap things to do in or near Wilmette, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Skating Rinks, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Gillson Park to Roemer Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wilmette and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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6.9 Miles
33% 3 votes
Movie Theaters 9180 W Golf Road, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
MovieMax Cinemas of Niles specialize in featuring foreign films. Playing movies in the Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam genres, the theater features a full service snack and drink bar.
7.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Skating Rinks 1851 Landwehr Road, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
Administered by the Glenview Parks and Recreation Department, the Glenview Indoor Ice Center is an ice skating rink that offers public skating as well as hockey programs. The center also hosts ice shows.
7.0 Miles
33% 3 votes
Parks 1200 N Western Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
Offering year-round outdoor activities, Woodland Park features facilities for soccer, tennis and basketball as well as open play space and a playground. In winter, the park opens an outdoor ice skating rink.
7.1 Miles
100% 6 votes
Dog Park 1001 Zenith Drive, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
Community Bark West is a fenced, off-leash park with separate small dog area within the larger main park. The park features walking paths, fountains for dogs and people, shelter for shade and inclement weather and waste disposal bags and receptacles.
7.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 25 W Busse, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
The five-lane Hinkley Pool is a public swimming pool that features a thirty-three-yard pool, a one-meter springboard, a grassy picnic area, a volleyball court, and a snack machine. The pool has discounted entry fees for children.
7.2 Miles
50% 38 votes
Movie Theaters 1525 Lake Cook Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
The AMC Theatres in Northbrook offer the latest in digital production and 3D entertainment. Large screen formats, such as IMAX, make movie viewing an immersive and almost interactive experience. Show times in the theaters are generally in the evening or afternoon.
7.2 Miles
17% 36 votes
Movie Theaters 1525 Lake Cook Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring 14 screens, AMC Northbrook Court 14 displays first-run features films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
7.2 Miles
67% 3 votes
Arts Centers 306 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
Offering professional art instruction to the community, Brickton Art Center has a variety of arts classes for photography, painting, sewing, and more. The work of the students is displayed in the gallery for visitors to enjoy.
7.3 Miles
95% 61 votes
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The Grove

Historic Buildings 1421 Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore an outdoor history and nature museum that spans 143 acres across diverse prairie grove land at The Grove. The Grove features a variety of native plants, animals and nature trails, and offers workshops and hands-on programs.
7.3 Miles
88% 8 votes
Playgrounds Northbrook Court Mall, 2042 Northbrook Ct, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
With blocks, toys, and tents for young children to play with, Gymboree Play & Music offers classes to aid in a child's development. The instructor uses the playground to encourage the development of balance and coordination skills.
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